Description: He is a husky man, who wears a brown costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He has moderate length brown hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 900 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who tends to wear a large grey jacket. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erevan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. He has black hair. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Thervan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Glassblower. He has a hunchback. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. After a long history of fighting, Erdan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 90000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.